Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL20).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
61Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL20CAS latencyCL14

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).